Henry Morey (1844–1916)
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- Born
- 1844
- Died
- 1916
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When was Henry Morey born? 1844.
When did Henry Morey die? 1916.
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Life story
Henry Morey (1844–1916) was born in 1844, and died in 1916, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry's life.
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The world Henry lived through
1845 · age 1 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 17 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 23 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 32 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 54 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 62 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 70 — World War I began
Questions about Henry Morey
When was Henry Morey born?
Henry Morey was born in 1844.
When did Henry Morey die?
Henry Morey died in 1916.
How old was Henry Morey at the time of death?
Henry Morey was about 72 years old.
Where is Henry Morey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Henry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Henry Morey was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Morey died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry Morey's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 1); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 19); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 27); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 54); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Morey?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1844
Death
1916
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